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Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Posted on September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Illinois Tollway projects 8.5 million drivers over Labor Day Holiday Weekend “Sit Tight. Choose Right.” offers drivers roadside safety advice. The number is slightly higher than the number of motorists during the same period last year, 8.2 million drivers With more than 8.5 million vehicles anticipated to travel over the extended Labor Day weekend, the…

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Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work
Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work Ramp closure needed in September for toll plaza improvements Long-term ramp closures with posted detours are scheduled to begin Sunday night and continue through September at the Illinois Route 25 Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)…

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Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project
Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project

Bridge beam delivery continues for new Southbound Mile Long Bridge on Central Tri-State Tollway project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams are scheduled to continue in November for the Illinois Tollway’s new southbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Delivery…

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Nothing Fair about the so-called “Fair Tax”

Posted on October 18, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Nothing Fair about the so-called “Fair Tax”
Nothing Fair about the so-called “Fair Tax”

Nothing Fair about the so-called “Fair Tax” When you have to label something as “Fair,” it usually means that it is lacking that quality. There is nothing “fair” about the Fair Tax. Have you ever known government to end a “temporary” tax, or return tax money that has been collected for special time-length projects like…

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Illinois Tollway urges motorists not to use mobile devices

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway urges motorists not to use mobile devices
Illinois Tollway urges motorists not to use mobile devices

Illinois Tollway urges motorists not to use mobile devices More than 9.5 million vehicles expected on the Tollway system over Fourth of July holiday The Illinois Tollway encourages drivers to make safety a top priority this Fourth of July holiday by avoiding distracted driving and to remember that, effective July 1, the use of any…

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Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)

Posted on November 30, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)
Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)

Traffic changes slated for Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Traffic shifts are scheduled to begin in December for the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) between I-290 and York Road. Traffic scheduled to shift to prepare I-88 for winter, work ending on York Road Bridge over I-88 Work to move traffic into its winter configuration on the Reagan Memorial…

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Record turnout at Getty fundraiser for 4th Congressional District

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Getty draws large crowd of supporters at fundraiser Thursday at Gibsons. Getty vows to serve the needs of residents, not…

Leadership is not about throwing money at problems but cutting spending

Leadership is not about throwing money at problems but cutting spending

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Why is Pritzker pushing the massive 57 percent Tollway hike & other taxes?

Why is Pritzker pushing the massive 57 percent Tollway hike & other taxes?

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JB Pritzker is the greatest threat to hardworking American taxpayers

JB Pritzker is the greatest threat to hardworking American taxpayers

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